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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:17 PMTo: Dave WartelCc: Barbara Witt; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: RE: NURFC settlement agreement

Dave,

IdonotknowofanyspecificcommitmentwehavewithanyrepresentativeregardingNURFCbutIdoknow

JessicadidspeakwithRepresentativeYatesseveraltimes. Also,judgingfromthelasttimetheywerehere,the

Commissionmembersarequiteinterestedinbeingkeptuptodate. Idothinkthenewswarrantsablurbinthe

newsletterandprobablyacalltotherepresentatives. Although,therepresentativesandthoseintheCincinnati

communityareprobablywellaware. Finally,youshouldknowthatIbelieveNURFCmaynotfinanciallysurvive

anothertwoyearsuntiltheFederalizationisexecuted.(Ihaveaskedthemforacashflowbuthavenotyet

receivedit).Thebanktookahugeloss($20M?)whichisastrongindicationofthefuturetheyseeforNURFC.

So,yes, Idosuggestwecommunicatetothestakeholders.

Letmeknowifyouneedme.

Thanks

From: Dave Wartel

Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:48 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC settlement agreement

Tony

Isthereanycommunicationneeded? Doyouknowifwepromisedanyonethatwewouldkeeptheminformed?

Thanks,

Dave

From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:50 PM

To: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected]); Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; JessicaFaganCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: NURFC settlement agreement

HiAll,

FYIwereceivedasignedcopyoftheNURFCsettlementagreementwhichisuploadedtoSharepoint.

Thanks,

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:51 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC 3rd QFY10 interest.pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional/ proforma

Here is a signed copy of the agreement. Please call me if you have any questions.


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Thank you,


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:29 AMTo: [email protected]: Barbara Witt; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: RE:cash flow of sustainability

Ben,

Mythumbnailreviewofthe2/10financialsindicates,oncetheinvestmentsanddebtareremoved,thebalancesheet

willnotsustainmanymoremonthsofoperatinglosses. Couldyoukindlyprovideamonthlyprojectedcashflowstarting

withMarch2010andgoingtotheanticipatedfederalizationdate.

Thanks,

Tony

From:[email protected][mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:48 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: Re: proforma review

Here are the Monthly Financial Statements for January and February.

"Tony Capaci"

04/20/2010 09:28 AM

To

cc "Barbara Witt" ,

Subject proforma review

Ben,Ireviewedtheproformaandcanseehowthesettlementagreementwillpositivelyimpacttheincomestatementhowever,asyou

knowtheprojectedsurplusesintheproformaoccuronlywhen$2MofFederalizationrevenuetakesplace. Therefore,Idonotsee

doingmuchuntiltheFederalizationhappens (whichisconsistentwiththeMOU). Idohowever,needaindicationfromyouasto

howthelossespriortotheFederalizationwillbefunded. Also,pleasekeepusintheloopwiththemonthlyfinancialsandfinally,


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whenthetimecomestomeetthetermsintheMOUwewillneedactualnumberstocomparetotheproforma(justaheadsup).

Letmeknowifyouhaveanyquestions.Thanks,TonyCapaci

ProjectManager

OhioCulturalFacilitiesCommission

Weve moved!Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission relocated to new offices. Our new address is 100 East Broad Street,Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same.100E.BroadStreet,Suite300

Columbus,OH 432153416

Telephone:6147286924

Fax:6147522775

email: [email protected]

website:www.culture.ohio.govTheOhioCulturalFacilitiesCommission,formerlytheOhioArts&SportsFacilitiesCommission,overseescapitalimprovementfundsappropriatedbytheOhioGeneral

AssemblyandGovernorforcommunityculturalfacilityprojectsincludingnonprofit theaters,museums,historicalsitesandpubliclyownedprofessionalsportsvenues.You

areinvitedtovisitwww.culture.ohio.govorcall(614)7522770formoreinformationontheCommissionortolearnhowwecanassistyourculturalfacilityproject.


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:25 AMTo: [email protected]: Barbara Witt; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: proforma review

Ben,

Ireviewedtheproformaandcanseehowthesettlementagreementwillpositivelyimpacttheincomestatement

however,asyouknowtheprojectedsurplusesintheproformaoccuronlywhen$2MofFederalizationrevenuetakes

place. Therefore,IdonotseedoingmuchuntiltheFederalizationhappens (whichisconsistentwiththeMOU). Ido

however,needaindicationfromyouastohowthelossespriortotheFederalizationwillbefunded. Also,pleasekeep

usintheloopwiththemonthlyfinancialsandfinally,whenthetimecomestomeetthetermsintheMOUwewillneed

actualnumberstocomparetotheproforma(justaheadsup).

Letmeknowifyouhaveanyquestions.

Thanks,

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager


Weve moved!Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission relocated to new offices. Our new address is 100 East BroadStreet, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same.

100E.BroadStreet,Suite300



Fax:6147522775


website:www.culture.ohio.gov

TheOhioCulturalFacilitiesCommission,formerlytheOhioArts&SportsFacilitiesCommission,overseescapitalimprovementfundsappropriatedbytheOhio

GeneralAssemblyandGovernorforcommunityculturalfacilityprojectsincludingnonprofit theaters,museums,historicalsitesandpubliclyownedprofessional

sportsvenues.Youareinvitedtovisitwww.culture.ohio.govorcall(614)7522770formoreinformationontheCommissionortolearnhowwecanassistyour

culturalfacilityproject.


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:10 AMTo: Barbara Witt; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: FW: is NURFC ready for August meeting?

Barbara,

IreviewedtheNURFCrevisedproformaandcomparedittotheactuallastyear. Itishardtomakecomparisonsandto

dosomeaningfullyIwouldneedthesponsortoprepareanactualvsbudgetscheduleforus. However,itisreallyamute

pointsince,althoughtheproformadoesshowsmalloperatingsurplusesstartingin2011the$200Ksurplusesarereliant

on$2MayearinFederalizationoperatingrevenues. (Theyhadoriginallytoldusthisnumberwouldbe$4Mayear) In

otherwordswithouttheFederalizationrevenuetheyareoperatinga($1.8M)losspredepreciation. Therefore,Idonot

seethemcomingforwarduntilthefederalizationisexecuted.

Thanks,

Tony

From: Tony CapaciSent: Monday, April 19, 2010 12:39 PM

To: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected]); Barbara WittSubject: is NURFC ready for August meeting?

Barbara,

NowthatNURFChasthesignedsettlementagreement(whichwipesouttheirinvestmentsanddebt)aswellastheir

proforma(whichprojectsapredepreciationlossthisyearbutpredepreciationsurplusesinthefuture)aretheyreadyto

comeforwardwiththeFederalization?

Letmeknow.

Thanks,

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager






Fax:6147522775





sportsvenues.Youareinvitedtovisitwww.culture.ohio.govorcall(614)7522770formoreinformationontheCommissionortolearnhowwecanassistyourculturalfacilityproject.


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Monday, April 19, 2010 12:39 PMTo: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected]); Barbara WittSubject: is NURFC ready for August meeting?

Barbara,

NowthatNURFChasthesignedsettlementagreement(whichwipesouttheirinvestmentsanddebt)aswellastheir

proforma(whichprojectsapredepreciationlossthisyearbutpredepreciationsurplusesinthefuture)aretheyreadyto

comeforwardwiththeFederalization?

Letmeknow.

Thanks,

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager






Fax:6147522775






cultural

facility

project.


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Monday, April 19, 2010 12:34 PMTo: Myra La Cava; Barbara WittCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: RE: NURFC new appropriation

HiMyra,

Actually,Iwillsayno. wesoughttheCBsoastoprotecttheirreappropriationhowever,sincetheirprojectisnot

approved(theyjusthaveanMOU)Idonotthinkweshouldencumberthefunds.

BW,

Doyouconcur?

Thanks,

From: Myra La Cava

Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 12:07 PM

To: Tony CapaciSubject: NURFC new appropriation

HiTony,

NURFCs$850,000CBwasapprovedon4/8. Inthepast,Iwouldgoaheadandencumberthefundsassoonasaproject

isapproved. Now,IneedforthePMtogivetheOKbeforeIencumber. IsitOKtoencumberNURFC?

Thanks.

Myra LaCavaFiscal & Personnel Officer

Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission100 E. Broad Street, Suite 300Columbus, OH 43215-3661


Telephone: 614-728-8929Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov

Building Culture in Ohio's Communities:The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, overseescapital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profittheaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770

for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:50 PMTo: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected]); Kathy Fox;

Barbara Witt; Jessica FaganCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: NURFC settlement agreementAttachments: 5thfloorexec.pdf

HiAll,

FYIwereceivedasignedcopyoftheNURFCsettlementagreementwhichisuploadedtoSharepoint.

Thanks,

From:[email protected][mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:51 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC 3rd QFY10 interest.pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional/ proforma

Here is a signed copy of the agreement. Please call me if you have any questions.

Thank you,


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 1:38 PMTo: Barbara Witt; Kathy FoxCc: Jessica Fagan; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: NURFC agreement

Kathy,Barbara,

FYItheNURFCagreementwiththebankhasbeensignedandIhaverequestedacopyforourrecords. Ihavereceiveda

proformafromBenReeceandwillreviewthesamethisweek.


Thanks,

Tony

Jessica,

WhenyougetachancecomebyandIwillinformyouaboutaNURFCagreementwiththeirbankwhichIbelieveyou

maywanttouseasanitemforthenewsletter.

Thanks,

Tony

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager






Fax:6147522775








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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:54 PMTo: Barbara Witt; Kathy FoxCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: FW: agreement

Kathy,Barbara,

AccordingtoBenatNURFCtheBankagreementdoesnotrequireanyactionfromtheCommission


Thanks,

From:[email protected][mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:33 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: Re: agreement

Correct

"Tony Capaci"

03/30/2010 04:31 PM

To


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Barbara Witt

From: [email protected]: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:59 PMTo: Tony CapaciCc: [email protected]; Barbara Witt; Kathy FoxSubject: Re: FW: five year operating proforma

TonyI will make sure we get this to you right away.

Don Murphy, CEOThe Freedom Center50 East Freedom WayCincinnati, OH 45202513 333-7530Cell: 513 407-2934Fax: 513 333-7712

"Tony Capaci"

03/30/10 12:48 PM

To

cc "Barbara Witt" , "Kathy Fox" ,

Subject FW: five year operating proforma

Ben,KindlygivemeanideaofwhenIcanexpecttoreceivetheoperatingproforma. (WehaveitasanopenitemandIwouldliketostay

currentonthestatus)Thanks,Tony

From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:04 PMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Barbara Witt; '[email protected]'Subject: five year operating proforma

Ben,IspokewithDonregardingobtainingafiveyearoperatingproformawithoutinterestexpenseorbankfees. Whenpreparingthe

proformakindlyshowoperatingbeforeandafterdepreciation. Also,kindlydetailtheassumptionsbehindfundraisingprojections.Thanks,

Tony

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager



Were moving!Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission will relocate its offices. Our new address is 100 East Broad Street,Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same.100E.BroadStreet,Suite300




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Fax:6147522775






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Barbara Witt

From: Barbara WittSent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:17 PMTo: Tony CapaciCc: Amy RiceSubject: RE: NURFC (Don Murphy call)

Donotschedulethismeetingwithoutdiscussingthedatewithmefirst. Wearenotcommittingtoanythingthat

interfereswiththescheduledworkforMayorotherscheduledtasks.

BarbaraWitt,PMP

AssistantDirectorforProjectServices




Were moving!Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission will relocate its offices. Our new address is 100 East BroadStreet, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same.


Fax:6147522775







From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:57 PM

To: Barbara Witt; Kathy FoxCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: NURFC (Don Murphy call)

Kathy,Barbara,

IspokewithDonMurphytodayanddiscussedissuesoffullfunding,operatingprojections,federalizationanddebtand

investmentreduction. ItoldhimIwillrequestfromBenReeceafiveyear operatingproformaandoncereviewedIwill

scheduleameetingbetweenOCFCstafftodiscuss. Iwillgetbacktohimafterthatmeeting.

Thanks,

Tony

TonyCapaci

ProjectManager



Were moving!Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission will relocate its offices. Our new address is 100 East BroadStreet, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same.




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Fax:6147522775








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Barbara Witt

From: Barbara WittSent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:02 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: Freedom Center Full Funding

Im

not

going

to

get

involved

at

this

point.

It

appears

KF

has

this

under

control

and

those

details

she

can

take

care

of.

BW

BarbaraWitt

AssistantDirectorforProjectServices





Fax:6147522775



The

Ohio

Cultural

Facilities

Commission,

formerly

the

Ohio

Arts

&

Sports

Facilities

Commission,

oversees

capital

improvement

funds

appropriated

by

the

Ohio




From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:19 AMTo: Barbara WittCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])

Subject: FW: Freedom Center Full Funding

Barbara,

DoyouwanttoletDonMurphyknowtheavoidanceofreappropriationisnotadonedealuntilthecontrollingboardis

approved. IbelievefromreadinghisemailbelowhethinkstheMOUonitsownprotectstheappropriation.

Letmeknow.

Thanks,

Tony

From: Kathy Fox

Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:21 PM

To: Tony Capaci

Cc: Barbara Witt


Tony,

DonMurphycontactedmeonSundayregardingtheFreedomCentersnegotiationswiththebankconsortiumthatholds

theirletterofcredit. HeishopefulthattheywillreachanagreementthatwillallowtheFreedomCentertogoforward

withthedebtsettledandthebanklienreleased. Heexpectsthistoberesolvedinthenextweek(apparentlythesame

timeframeastheexpirationoftheircurrentletterofcredit.) InexchangetheFreedomCenterwouldbepayingforsome

portionofthedebtoutoftheirfunds. Heisnotabletobemorespecific onanyparticularsatthispoint.

TheFreedomCentershopeisthatthestates$850Kwillbecomeavailabletothemalongwiththefundsweholdin

escrow. IremindedhimthattheCommissionsrecentresolutionrequiresFederalization(theywillstillpursuethis)prior


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toreleaseoffunds. Itoldhimthatwewouldhavetohavemoreinformationtounderstandthe financialimplications

andtheCommissionwouldhavetotakefurtheractionpriortoreleaseofthe$850K,andthatreleaseoftheescrowed

fundshasnotbecontemplatedatthispointandwouldalsorequirefurtherevaluationandCommissionaction. Youwill

likelybereceivingadditionalinformationthiscomingweek. Nocommitmentshavebeenmadeotherthanthatwewill

reviewthefinancialimplicationsofthearrangementstheymakewiththebankconsortiumandtheresultingchangesto

theirfinancialsituation. IlethimknowthatthestaffisinthemiddleofassessingprojectsfortheMayCommission

agendaatthistime.

Ifyouhavequestionsletmeknow.

Thanks,

Kathy

From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:28 AMTo: Kathy FoxCc: Ken Robinson; [email protected]; Barbara Lynch; [email protected]: Freedom Center Full Funding

Hello KathyFirst let me thank you and your staff for facilitating MOU that allows the $850K toremain available until such time as we fulfill the terms of the MOU, without having to re-appropriate the funds.

As you may be aware we have been working with our bankers to reach agreement oneliminating our bonded indebtedness entirely. There is currently a proposal from thebanks that would allow us to do that. We believe it gets us to close to sustainability. Iwould like to talk with you about the details of the proposal and determine if there is away you can help us to reach agreement with the banks and at the same time fulfill the

terms of the MOU. I believe we can get there.

I am available to talk early Monday 7 AM to 8 AM or anytime after 11 AM. I am alsoavailable today, Sunday, from 9AM to 1130AM. I can also make myself available earlyTuesday morning 7AM to 9AM. The call should not take that long. We have a very shortdeadline to get back to the banks or their offer becomes void.

Again thank you for your willingness to work with us and all of the support you havegiven us over these years.

Don Murphy


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Barbara Witt

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:19 AMTo: Barbara WittCc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: FW: Freedom Center Full Funding

Barbara,

DoyouwanttoletDonMurphyknowtheavoidanceofreappropriationisnotadonedealuntilthecontrollingboardis

approved. IbelievefromreadinghisemailbelowhethinkstheMOUonitsownprotectstheappropriation.

Letmeknow.

Thanks,

Tony

From: Kathy FoxSent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:21 PMTo: Tony CapaciCc: Barbara Witt


Tony,














agendaatthistime.


Thanks,

Kathy

From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:28 AMTo: Kathy FoxCc: Ken Robinson; [email protected]; Barbara Lynch; [email protected]: Freedom Center Full Funding

Hello Kathy


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First let me thank you and your staff for facilitating MOU that allows the $850K toremain available until such time as we fulfill the terms of the MOU, without having to re-appropriate the funds.

As you may be aware we have been working with our bankers to reach agreement oneliminating our bonded indebtedness entirely. There is currently a proposal from thebanks that would allow us to do that. We believe it gets us to close to sustainability. Iwould like to talk with you about the details of the proposal and determine if there is away you can help us to reach agreement with the banks and at the same time fulfill theterms of the MOU. I believe we can get there.

I am available to talk early Monday 7 AM to 8 AM or anytime after 11 AM. I am alsoavailable today, Sunday, from 9AM to 1130AM. I can also make myself available earlyTuesday morning 7AM to 9AM. The call should not take that long. We have a very shortdeadline to get back to the banks or their offer becomes void.


Don Murphy


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Barbara Witt

From: Kathy FoxSent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:21 PMTo: Tony CapaciCc: Barbara WittSubject: FW: Freedom Center Full Funding

Tony,














agendaatthistime.


Thanks,

Kathy

From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:28 AM

To: Kathy FoxCc: Ken Robinson; [email protected]; Barbara Lynch; [email protected]: Freedom Center Full Funding

Hello KathyFirst let me thank you and your staff for facilitating MOU that allows the $850K toremain available until such time as we fulfill the terms of the MOU, without having to re-appropriate the funds.

As you may be aware we have been working with our bankers to reach agreement oneliminating our bonded indebtedness entirely. There is currently a proposal from thebanks that would allow us to do that. We believe it gets us to close to sustainability. Iwould like to talk with you about the details of the proposal and determine if there is away you can help us to reach agreement with the banks and at the same time fulfill theterms of the MOU. I believe we can get there.

I am available to talk early Monday 7 AM to 8 AM or anytime after 11 AM. I am alsoavailable today, Sunday, from 9AM to 1130AM. I can also make myself available early


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Tuesday morning 7AM to 9AM. The call should not take that long. We have a very shortdeadline to get back to the banks or their offer becomes void.


Don Murphy


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Barbara Witt

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:08 PMTo: Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci; Jillian D. BurnerCc: Kathy FoxSubject: New Project Note Posted - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

http://192.168.100.14:81/OCFCintranet/ProjectNotes.aspx?ProjectId=594

http://192.168.100.14:81/OCFCintranet/NoteContent.aspx?NoteId=2695

NURFCReleaseandEncumbranceCommissionResolutionR1004conditionallyapprovedthereleaseof$850,000andconditionallyapproved

theexecutionoflegaldocumentswiththeNationalUndergroundRailroadFreedomCenterInc.(NURFC).

TheControllingBoardreleaseandencumbranceoffundswillneedtobeinthenameofNURFC. If,priorto

disbursementofthesefunds,anotherentitytakesownershipofthefacilityornegotiateswithNURFCtobethe

recipientofthestatefunds(subjecttoCommissionapproval),theagreement(s)willneedtocontainlanguage

thatdirectsNURFCtopaytheamounttothethirdpartyafterthestatemakespaymenttoNURFC. Thisis

because

once

the

funds

are

encumbered

to

NURFC

and

we

cross

a

fiscal

biennium,

we

cannot

change

the

payeewithoutlegislativeactiontoreestablishtheappropriation.


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Barbara Witt

From: Jessica FaganSent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:21 AMTo: Kimberly Eckhart; Rachel Gerrick ([email protected]);

[email protected]; OCFCSubject: January monthly report

Below please find the monthly report to the Commission for January; please let me know if you have any questions.

MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSION

January 2010Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,

and the Commission Staff

COMMISSION NEWS

The Commission reimbursed 11 local project sponsors nearly $1.5 million on paid invoices during the month ofJanuary. An additional 67 invoices are ready to be paid in early February, as soon as the Commissions bond issuecloses and the funds are deposited in the Commissions Building Fund (see related story below.) The total amountreimbursed in January includes:

$500,000 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

$79,879 Davis-Shai House

$921 Karamu House$317,593 Lucas County Arena $26,243 McKinley Presidential Library and Museum $50,000 Miami Township Community Park Amphitheater $10,615 Morgan Township House $11,923 Ohio Glass Museum

$194,723 Ohio Historical Society various projects$208,918 Packard Music Hall$88,879 Sylvania Historical Village


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PROJECT NEWS

The Renaissance Theatre celebrated the grandopening of its theater expansion project with a galaon January 30, followed by a community open houseon January 31. The project included construction of a20,000-square-foot building addition, featuring a newlobby, new restrooms and an elevator for ADAcompliance, a loading dock, an expanded box office, anew concession stand, an HVAC system serving bothfacilities, administrative offices, a music library, aconference room, and new entranceways. The projecthas state capital appropriations totaling $1.85 million, andreceived Commission approval in July 2008. Just over$1.4 million has been reimbursed to date. According toRenaissance officials, the project was completed onbudget and on schedule.

The Lucas County Arena continues to draw better-than-anticipated attendance for its minor-leaguehockey team, the Toledo Walleye. Toledo is in thirdplace for attendance in the East Coast Hockey League,drawing an average of 5,767 per game at the new arena.

The teams managers had expected to draw an average of 4,900 per game prior to the New Year. As of January 1, theteam had attracted five capacity crowds of more than 7,400 spectators, including an 8,200-person-strong, standing-room-only crowd on the Sunday after Christmas. That crowd broke the record of the Walleyes opening-night attendance of8,000 in October. Walleye President and General Manager, Joe Napoli, estimates 30 percent of the crowds are Toledosdie-hard hockey fans, and expressed surprise at how quickly the team has been embraced by families seeking anaffordable night out. Historically, Napoli said, sports teams attract fewer fans in the early part of their seasons, and heexpects attendance figures for the Walleye to rise January through March. The Lucas County Arena opened in October2009, and the project utilized $7.7 million in capital appropriations, which received Commission approval in July 2008.

Completion of Cuyahoga Countys Towpath Trail project hit a potential five-year delay with the revelation thatpart of the trails intended path runs through a former uranium-refining plant. The Towpath Trail is a planned 101-mile path following the historic Ohio & Erie Canal through Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark, and Tuscarawas counties. Currently,88 of the 101 miles of hiking and biking trail are open to the public. One of the final pieces of the trail, to be completed in

Cleveland and connect all the way to Lake Erie, received a $500,000appropriation in the June 2008 capital bill. Part of the planned path was topass through the former Harshaw Chemical site, about which the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers recently released a lengthy report indicating it could beas long as five years before the site is cleaned up. Harshaw Chemical wasthe site of uranium refining activity during World War II, supplying thematerial for the production of atomic bombs. Although the Army Corpsreport estimates four to five years for clean-up of the site, it also states theproperty does not present sufficient danger to prevent it from being used forpassive recreation, such as the activity proposed by the trail. Thatassessment by the Army Corps is providing some hope to the Ohio CanalCorridorone of the groups partnering on the project in Clevelandthat itmight persuade the Army Corps to move more quickly in its clean-up, or thatthe site does not need to be cleaned to an agricultural-use standard, sincethe trail would only be used passively by the public. Meanwhile, otherportions of the trail in Cleveland are under design, or will be as soon as landis purchased, and the Ohio Canal Corridor and other partners are working tocomplete those portions and open them to the public. Although projectsponsor representatives have spoken with Commission staff several timesregarding the Towpath Trail project, it remains unclear whether a sufficientcultural component of the project could be developed in order to fit within theCommissions statutory authority to fund the project.

Officials at the Hayes Presidential Center, an Ohio Historical Societysite, announced they will close the adjacent Dillon House, an

The Hayes Presidential Center announced it willclose the adjacent Dillon House (above), used for

special events and rentals, due to budgetconstraints.

Rep. Jay Goyal (left), of Mansfield, speaks as part of the RenaissanceTheatres grand re-opening gala on January 30. A new entrance (right)

was part of the theaters recent expansion project.(Photographs courtesy Jeff Sprang Photography)


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extension of the Center for 50 years. The historic 1873 Dillon House had been used most recently for programs andevents such as Victorian teas, as well as rentals including weddings, dinners, and business meetings. Previously, thehome was used by visiting researchers and its rooms could be rented for overnight stays by Presidential Center membersAlthough the property generated revenue, the income was offset by expenses, including $1,000 in monthly utility costs. Inlight of recent state budget cuts, the Hayes Presidential Center has enacted other cost-cutting moves, including pay cutsfor employees, closing the Center on Mondays, and increasing admission prices. The Centers board of trustees has notmade a decision about whether to try to sell the property, citing the slow housing market. The Hayes mansion, also part ofthe Presidential Center, is currently undergoing a multi-year project to restore several rooms of the home. The site hasreceived a total of $4.178 million in capital appropriations over the years, and previous state-funded projects haveincluded the replacement of the roofs and HVAC systems at the Hayes mansion and the presidential library, restoration ofthe fence surrounding the estate, and improvement of the library auditorium.

Three cultural facility projects will appear on the agenda for the Commissions February 11 meeting: the Cozad-Bates House and the Irene Lawrence Fuller House, both in Cleveland, and the National Underground RailroadFreedom Center, in Cincinnati. Also on the agenda is a report from Commission Secretary-Treasurer Craig Marshallregarding the Commissions recent audit. A total of 11 projects submitted information by the January 14 deadline, and arein assessment for potential placement on the Commissions second-quarter meeting agenda. The total includes ninecultural facility projects and two projects of the Ohio Historical Society. Additional potential agenda items include the MaltzMuseum of Jewish Heritage and the Valentine Theatre.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

The new bond issuance to replenish the Commissions Building Fund will close on February 10. The Series 2010Atax-exempt bonds will have a value of $30 million.The Official Statement is available online, and a hard copy OfficialStatement will be provided to all Commission members at the upcoming February meeting. As of January 28, all fundsfrom the $30 million bond issue in December 2008 have been disbursed to project sponsors. At present, Commission staffis ready to reimburse 67 invoices submitted by project sponsors, valued at approximately $3.7 million, as soon as the newbond proceeds are received.

STAFF NEWSProject Analyst Nicole Cheatham resigned from her position to pursue other interests. Her last day with theCommission was January 28.

FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:00AM at the Commission OfficeThursday, May 13, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)Tuesday, November 9, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)

cc: Kimberly Eckhart, Office of Budget and ManagementEmily Gephart, Legislative Services CommissionRachel Gerrick, Office of the Attorney General


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Barbara Witt

From: Jessica FaganSent: Monday, January 11, 2010 11:06 AMTo: OCFC; Kimberly Eckhart; Rachel Gerrick ([email protected]);

[email protected]: December 2009 Report to the Commission

Below please find the monthly report to the Commission for December; please let me know if you have any questions.

MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSION

December 2009Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,

and the Commission Staff

COMMISSION NEWS

The Commission reimbursed 20 local project sponsors more than $8.8 million on paid invoices during the monthof December. The total amount reimbursed includes:

$4,831 COSI Columbus$70,137 Davis-Shai House

$303,911 Great Lakes Science Center

$633,656 Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship

$63,236 Huntington Park$43,897 Imagination Station (COSI Toledo) $20,149 John Stark Edwards House and Museum

$162,908 Lorain County Historical Society$6,377,140 Lucas County Arena

$6,926 Morgan Township House$37,942 Ohio Genealogical Society

$388,870 Ohio Historical Society various projects$4,098 Oxford Community Arts Center

$247,381 Renaissance Theatre$23,850 Rock Mill

$150,784 Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens $2,417 Veterans Park Amphitheatre $3,607 WACO Air Museum

$30,484 Wood County Historical Center & Museum $254,395 Zion Center

PROJECT NEWS

Two recently completed sports facility projects received recognition recently.Huntington Park, home of theColumbus Clippers minor-league baseball team, was named Ballpark of the Year by BallparkDigest.com. The publisher ofthe Web magazine called Huntington Park a fan-friendly facility that provides fans with a first-class experience. Theannouncement came only three months after the park was given a similar honor by Baseballparks.com. The Huntington


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Park project received Commission approval in March 2008, and more than $6.8 million has been reimbursed, of a total $7million in state appropriations. Meanwhile in Toledo, the Lucas County Arena was nominated for a Pollstar Award in thecategory of Best New Major Concert Venue. Pollstar is a prominent trade publication for the concert industry, and itsannual awards honor artists, management, venues, talent buyers and more for achievements in the concert industry. Thefinal award recipients will be announced in February. The Lucas County Arena was appropriated $7.7 million in statecapital funds, approved by the Commission in July. More than $6.3 million has been reimbursed.

The Great Lakes Historical Society is a step closer tomoving its Inland Seas Maritime Museum from Vermilion toToledo, with the approval of a memorandum of understandingby the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority regarding a leaseagreement. The agreement would allow the Society to enter intoa lease as soon as January for $1 per year for 25 years at a siteat Toledos Maritime Center in the Marina District. Thearrangement also would require the Society to split any annualticket revenues over $700,000 with the Port Authority, and toassume management and maintenance responsibilities for theWilliam B. Boyermuseum ship, which will be restored andrelocated to a slip adjacent to the Maritime Center. According toa Port Authority official, $35,000 is secured for the expense todry-dock and restore the ship; however, the estimated $1.5million needed to dredge the new slip next to the MaritimeCenter has not yet been identified. The move to Toledo would

nearly triple the museums display space, and according to amarket study, could bring more than 45,000 visitors per year,compared to the current draw of 6,500 visitors annually. TheSociety has operated the Inland Seas Maritime Museum at itscurrent site since 1953. The new museum could open as soon

as 2011, according to Society Executive Director Chris Gillcrist. The Great Lakes Historical Society has state capitalappropriations totaling $1.175 million, which could be used to help fund the new museum.

The Fort Meigs historical site, owned by the Ohio Historical Society (OHS), is likely to come under managementby a local Perrysburg group. The site will become one in a long list of sites statewide where OHS has turned over dailyoperations to local organizations in an effort to reduce its financial obligations in the face of state budget cuts. OHS isexpected to provide approximately $125,000 per year to subsidize some of the maintenance and utility expenses at FortMeigs. The sites 16-member advisory group, known as the Fort Meigs cabinet, is seeking 501(c)3 status and will begin a

fundraising campaign in spring 2010 to help support the forts ongoing operations. The group indicated it is interested inexpanding access and events at the site. Fort Meigs has been appropriated a total of $6.2 million in state capitalappropriations. In July, the Commission approved a recent $200,000 appropriation for the site, which was used to acquirean adjacent parcel of land to protect the site from future development; the closing was held in December.

The Western Reserve Historical Society has put an off-site warehouse up for sale, in spite of a weak market forcommercial property. The Societys Macedonia facilitywhich functioned as collections storage and a restoration facilitywhere volunteers worked on the rare and antique cars belonging to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museumis listed for $1.8million, approximately $200,000 less than the purchase price 10 years ago. The Societys stated goal is to consolidatestorage of all its artifacts at or near its headquarters at University Circle in Cleveland. The Macedonia facility, in SummitCounty, is approximately 22 miles from University Circle. The Society has been working to erase more than $5 million indebt, and its efforts have included staff layoffs and salary cuts; the sale of some of its collections, including at least 44cars since the beginning of 2009; and now the sale of the Macedonia warehouse. Earlier this month, the Societyannounced it had paid off $3.5 million of the debt. Commission staff has received written concerns from a past volunteerand Friends of the Crawford member regarding the approach to debt repayment undertaken by the Society, and urgingthat no state funds be released to the Society until the organization can demonstrate a sustainable operating model. InMay, the Commission conditionally approved the use of $2.8 million in state capital appropriations for improvements to theSocietys Hay-McKinney Mansion and Crawford museum. The release of funds is contingent upon the Society obtaining afinancial guaranty for the states contribution toward the project. To date, the Society has not indicated any progresstoward identifying a potential guarantor. Prior appropriations totaling $2 million received Commission approval to addresswater infiltration issues at the Hay-McKinney Mansion and for HVAC upgrades in the library and Halle Costume wings.

Relocation from Vermilion to Toledo appears more likely for theGreat Lakes Historical Society, with the approval of a

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The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center named a newexecutive director: Catherine J. Timko will begin hernew post with the center in January. She follows LarryRichardson, who led the center for 21 years, and is onlythe fourth executive director in the organizations 60-yearhistory. Timko has worked exclusively in the nonprofit fieldmost recently as division development director for theTrust for Public Land, a national land conservationorganization. She also worked at Akrons Stan Hywet Hall& Gardens in development positions, and prior to that, forthe Epilepsy Foundation of Northeast Ohio and theCleveland Opera. Timko holds a business managementdegree from Hiram College. The Lake Erie Nature &Science Center received a $200,000 state capitalappropriation in the June 2008 capital bill, which it intendsto use toward its planned $4-million expansion andrenovation project. The Commission entered into amemorandum of understanding with the organization afterits August meeting. Another Commission-funded projectannounced filling a key position recently: the Dayton ArtInstitute named David R. Stacy as chief financial officer

and director of operations. Stacy assumed the role in early December, having served the last 10 years as CFO of theOhio Masonic Home in Springfield. Stacy holds a bachelors degree from Bowling Green State University and an MBA

from Wright State University, and has 30 years of finance and accounting experience. The Dayton Art Institute wasreimbursed with state capital appropriations totaling $2.75 million for an expansion project in the late 1990s.

Commission approval for the release of $4.9 million in state capital funds for the Marina District project in Toledois in danger of expiring if the city of Toledo cannot execute legal agreements with the Commission by the upcomingFebruary 11 meeting. To date, developer Larry Dillin has not closed on the $3.6-million purchase of 58 acres on theMarina District site. The release of the Commission-approved $4.9 million for the park project is contingent upon the $3.6million as matching funds from the city, as is $2.25 million in federal stimulus funds, to be funneled through the OhioEnvironmental Protection Agency, for shoreline improvements along the Maumee River. The development of the riverfrontpark is expected to be the catalyst for the entire $320-million mixed-use development. In late October, Mayor CartyFinkbeiner sent Dillin a letter marked Marina District Notice of Termination. The letter gave the developer 30 days toclose on the land purchase, and stated the city could pursue other options for commercial development of the area. Inspite of the notice and passage of the citys deadline, Dillin continues to work to close on the land purchase, and Mayor

Finkbeiner said in December that he remained hopeful the deal would close soon. An anticipated start date on the projectis unknown; Toledo swore in a new mayor, Mike Bell, on January 5, and is facing a projected $40 million general funddeficit.

Three cultural facility projects remain in assessment for potential placement on the Commissions February 2010meeting agenda. The previously approved National Underground Railroad Freedom Center project is also expected to bepart of the Commissions February agenda.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

A new bond issuance to replenish the Commissions Building Fund is expected in early February, correspondingwith the anticipated spend down of the balance in the Commissions building fund as project invoices are paid.Commission approval for this $30 million new bond issuance was granted during the November meeting.

The Commissions audit for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 was completed in December. CommissionSecretary/Treasurer Craig Marshall, CPA, was involved throughout the audit process, participating in the audit entranceand exit conferences, and discussing Commission managements formal response to the auditors management letter.Commission members received the auditors report and managements response letter via e-mail. A full report on theaudit process and results will be provided by Mr. Marshall at the Commissions February 11 meeting.

The Commission is planning to relocate it offices to the Chase building at 100 East Broad Street in spring 2010,following the announcement that its current location at 20 East Broad Street, as well as an adjacent building, will beredeveloped into a boutique hotel. The new office space will represent a 30 percent reduction in square footage, andarrangements beneficial to the Commission have been negotiated with both our current and new landlords, thanks to a

Catherine J. Timko will become executive director of the Lake ErieNature & Science Center in January.


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soft commercial real estate market. The new lease is expected to generate savings for the Commission of approximately$80,000 in the current fiscal biennium (fiscal years 2010 and 2011) and roughly $50,000 in each successive fiscalbiennium. A Controlling Board request for the relocation has been submitted and is expected to be heard on January 11.

STAFF NEWS

Project Manager/Staff Attorney LeeAnne Woods resigned from her position to pursue other interests. Her last daywith the Commission was January 4.

FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

Thursday, February 11, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)Thursday, May 13, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)Tuesday, November 9, 2010 (starting time and location TBA)

cc: Kimberly Eckhart, Office of Budget and ManagementEmily Gephart, Legislative Services CommissionRachel Gerrick, Office of the Attorney General


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Barbara Witt

From: [email protected]: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:55 AMTo: Kathy FoxCc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Barbara Witt; Donald Murphy; Benjamin or

Krista Reece; Ken Robinson; Tony CapaciSubject: RE: legislation

KathyAnytime 4PM or after this week except for Thursday and next week except for Monday.

Don Murphy, CEOThe Freedom Center50 East Freedom WayCincinnati, OH 45202513 333-7530Cell: 513 407-2934Fax: 513 333-7712

"Kathy Fox"

12/06/09 10:59 AM

To "Donald Murphy" , "Tony Capaci",

cc "Barbara Witt" , ,, "Benjamin or Krista Reece" , "KenRobinson"

Subject RE: legislation

ThanksDon. Weshoulddiscussthetimingforrequestingactiononthestateappropriation. Pleaseletmeknowwhenitwouldbe

convenientforyoutospeakbytelephoneinthe10days.

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLAExecutive DirectorOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Vox: 614.752.2770Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

visit our website: www.culture.ohio.gov

Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capitalimprovement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums,historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on theCommission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.

From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:28 AMTo: Kathy Fox; Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken Robinson


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Subject: Re: legislation

KathyHere is the draft we are working with. There is a separate section that has been added on appropriationsthat would provide $5 million for the operations of the Freedom Center in each of the next five years. Iam not in my office and I don't have access to that section. But this is the current draft that Mr. Conyers'office is proposing to introduce.

From: Kathy Fox To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken Robinson Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 4:10:40 PMSubject: RE: legislationDon,Thanksforyourresponse. Itwouldbehelpfultousinoureffortstoassistyouifyoucouldsharethedraftlegislation. Otherwise,

oureffortstoreviewandunderstandthepotentialnewarrangementswillbedelayedandourabilitytoprovideassistancewillbe

limited. Pleaseletmeknowyourdecisionaboutsharingthedraftlegislationsowecanplanwhenandatwhatleveltoassignour

staff

efforts

toward

your

project.

Thanks,

Kathy



[email protected]



From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:19 AMTo: Kathy Fox; Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken RobinsonSubject: Re: legislation

Kathy

I understand you are requesting a copy of the federalization legislation. The legislation still remains indraft, though it is out of legislative counsel now. It is being amended as a result of some jurisdictionalissues that have now been resolved. However, this will cause a significant delay in the introduction of thelegislation, which may not happen until well into the next session of congress. I won't bore you with thedetails, but this is typical of the legislative process. We had hoped to have the legislation introducedbefore congress left for recess and at one time we were told we could get it passed before the end of theyear. Of course this is very disappointing for us in terms of the timing, but we are at the mercy of thecongress and their schedule as well as addressing some concerns raised by the natural resourcescommittee, which has jurisdiction.

Ben continues to work with Tony to provide the information that he requests, however I don't think we


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can count on federalization happening before the February commission meeting. Please let me know ifyou would like to discuss this in more detail. I am available throughout this month.

Don Murphy

From: Kathy Fox

To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista ReeceSent: Sun, November 29, 2009 3:12:33 PMSubject: RE: legislationDon,Thankyoufortheheadsuponthesituation. IlookforwardtohearingmoreafteryourmeetingsinD..C.

IwillconferwithourstaffaboutthetimingofyourrequestforCulturalFacilitiesCommissionaction;however,pleasekeepinmind

thattheamountoftimethathaslapsedsincewewerepromisedinformationfromtheFreedomCentermaymakeitimpossiblefor

yourprojecttobeconsideredattheCommissionsnextquarterlymeeting. Itisunclearwhythefinancialinformationrequestedhas

notbeenprovidedsinceitwouldseemthatthiswouldbeunrelatedtothefederallegislation,soweappreciateyourhelpinthis

regard.

Our

ability

to

assist

you

is

dependent

upon

your

staff

providing

timely,

complete

information.

Thanks,Kathy



[email protected]



From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:55 PMTo: Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista ReeceSubject: Re: legislation

Tony

I think it is best that we postpone the meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 30 at 1030. Our legislation has beendelayed because of the other priorities in DC. However, I must also travel to DC for meetings on theproposed legislation. I am sorry for the short notice, but I was just informed by our representatives in DCthat they were able to schedule meetings for me this week. I will have Ben Reece phone to youreschedule and to make sure he provides you with the information that you have requested.

Don Murphy


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From: Tony Capaci To: [email protected]: Kathy Fox ; Barbara Witt ; [email protected]: Mon, October 26, 2009 5:01:56 PMSubject: legislation

Don,Pleaseletusknowthestatusofthedocumentationregardingtheintroductionofthelegislation. IbelieveKathymentionedshewas

expectingittoday. SinceGaryisretired,whoseattentionshouldIsendthechecklistforitemstobesubmittedinordertobe

consideredfortheFebruarymeeting? Forexample,althoughBenforwardedtomeacopyofthelastauditIalsoneedayeartodate

financial. Atsomepointearlyintheprocess Iwouldliketodiscusswithyouthepossibilityofusingtheappropriationtoreimburse

forthoseconstructioncostspaidforwithbondmoney,thesame aswedidwiththelastappropriation.Thanks,TonyTony CapaciProject Manager

Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Columbus, OH 43215-3416Telephone: 614-728-6924Fax: 614-752-2775

e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio GeneralAssembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You

are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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Barbara Witt

From: Kathy FoxSent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:55 AMTo: Donald Murphy; Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken

RobinsonSubject: RE: legislation

ThanksDon. Weshoulddiscussthetimingforrequestingactiononthestateappropriation. Pleaseletmeknowwhenit

wouldbeconvenientforyoutospeakbytelephoneinthe10days.

Thanks,

Kathy



[email protected]


Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, overseescapital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profittheaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:28 AM

To: Kathy Fox; Tony Capaci; [email protected]

Cc: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken RobinsonSubject: Re: legislation

KathyHere is the draft we are working with. There is a separate section that has been added onappropriations that would provide $5 million for the operations of the Freedom Center in each ofthe next five years. I am not in my office and I don't have access to that section. But this is thecurrent draft that Mr. Conyers' office is proposing to introduce.

From: Kathy Fox To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]

Cc: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken Robinson

Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 4:10:40 PM

Subject: RE: legislation

Don,

Thanksforyourresponse. Itwouldbehelpfultousinoureffortstoassistyouifyoucouldsharethedraftlegislation.

Otherwise,oureffortstoreviewandunderstandthepotentialnewarrangementswillbedelayedandourabilityto


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provideassistancewillbelimited. Pleaseletmeknowyourdecisionaboutsharingthedraftlegislationsowecanplan

whenandatwhatleveltoassignourstaffeffortstowardyourproject.

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLAExecutive DirectorOhio Cultural Facilities Commission

20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Columbus, OH 43215-3416


[email protected]


Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, overseescapital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profittheaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.

From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:19 AMTo: Kathy Fox; Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken RobinsonSubject: Re: legislation

KathyI understand you are requesting a copy of the federalization legislation. The legislation stillremains in draft, though it is out of legislative counsel now. It is being amended as a result ofsome jurisdictional issues that have now been resolved. However, this will cause a significantdelay in the introduction of the legislation, which may not happen until well into the next sessionof congress. I won't bore you with the details, but this is typical of the legislative process. We

had hoped to have the legislation introduced before congress left for recess and at one time wewere told we could get it passed before the end of the year. Of course this is very disappointingfor us in terms of the timing, but we are at the mercy of the congress and their schedule as wellas addressing some concerns raised by the natural resources committee, which has jurisdiction.

Ben continues to work with Tony to provide the information that he requests, however I don'tthink we can count on federalization happening before the February commission meeting.Please let me know if you would like to discuss this in more detail. I am available throughoutthis month.

Don Murphy

From: Kathy Fox To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece

Sent: Sun, November 29, 2009 3:12:33 PM


Don,

Thankyoufortheheadsuponthesituation. IlookforwardtohearingmoreafteryourmeetingsinD..C.


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IwillconferwithourstaffaboutthetimingofyourrequestforCulturalFacilitiesCommissionaction;however,please

keepinmindthattheamountoftimethathaslapsedsincewewerepromisedinformationfromtheFreedomCenter

maymakeitimpossibleforyourprojecttobeconsideredattheCommissionsnextquarterlymeeting. Itisunclearwhy

thefinancialinformationrequestedhasnotbeenprovidedsinceitwouldseemthatthiswouldbeunrelatedtothe

federallegislation,soweappreciateyourhelpinthisregard. Ourabilitytoassistyouisdependentuponyourstaff

providingtimely,completeinformation.

Thanks,Kathy



[email protected]



From: Donald Murphy [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:55 PM

To: Tony Capaci; [email protected]

Cc: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece


Tony

I think it is best that we postpone the meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 30 at 1030. Our legislationhas been delayed because of the other priorities in DC. However, I must also travel to DC formeetings on the proposed legislation. I am sorry for the short notice, but I was just informed byour representatives in DC that they were able to schedule meetings for me this week. I willhave Ben Reece phone to you reschedule and to make sure he provides you with the informationthat you have requested.

Don Murphy

From: Tony Capaci

To: [email protected]: Kathy Fox ; Barbara Witt ; [email protected]: Mon, October 26, 2009 5:01:56 PMSubject: legislation

Don,

Pleaseletusknowthestatusofthedocumentationregardingtheintroductionofthelegislation. IbelieveKathy

mentionedshewasexpectingittoday. SinceGaryisretired,whoseattentionshouldIsendthechecklistforitemstobe

submittedinordertobeconsideredfortheFebruarymeeting? Forexample,althoughBenforwardedtomeacopyof


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thelastauditIalsoneedayeartodatefinancial. Atsomepointearlyintheprocess Iwouldliketodiscusswithyouthe

possibilityofusingtheappropriationtoreimburseforthoseconstructioncostspaidforwithbondmoney,thesame as

wedidwiththelastappropriation.

Thanks,

TonyTony CapaciProject Manager

Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission



Telephone: 614-728-6924Fax: 614-752-2775

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.culture.ohio.gov

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio

General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional

sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.govor call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist yourcultural facility project.


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Barbara Witt

From: Donald Murphy [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:28 AMTo: Kathy Fox; Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken

RobinsonSubject: Re: legislationAttachments: EmancipationDiscussionbill.pdf

KathyHere is the draft we are working with. There is a separate section that has been added onappropriations that would provide $5 million for the operations of the Freedom Center in each ofthe next five years. I am not in my office and I don't have access to that section. But this is thecurrent draft that Mr. Conyers' office is proposing to introduce.

From: Kathy Fox

To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]

Cc: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken Robinson Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 4:10:40 PMSubject: RE: legislation

Don,

Thanksforyourresponse. Itwouldbehelpfultousinoureffortstoassistyouifyoucouldsharethedraftlegislation.

Otherwise,oureffortstoreviewandunderstandthepotentialnewarrangementswillbedelayedandourabilityto

provideassistancewillbelimited. Pleaseletmeknowyourdecisionaboutsharingthedraftlegislationsowecanplan

whenandatwhatleveltoassignourstaffeffortstowardyourproject.

Thanks,

Kathy



[email protected]




Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:19 AM


Cc: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken RobinsonSubject: Re: legislation


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KathyI understand you are requesting a copy of the federalization legislation. The legislation stillremains in draft, though it is out of legislative counsel now. It is being amended as a result ofsome jurisdictional issues that have now been resolved. However, this will cause a significantdelay in the introduction of the legislation, which may not happen until well into the next sessionof congress. I won't bore you with the details, but this is typical of the legislative process. Wehad hoped to have the legislation introduced before congress left for recess and at one time wewere told we could get it passed before the end of the year. Of course this is very disappointing

for us in terms of the timing, but we are at the mercy of the congress and their schedule as wellas addressing some concerns raised by the natural resources committee, which has jurisdiction.

Ben continues to work with Tony to provide the information that he requests, however I don'tthink we can count on federalization happening before the February commission meeting.Please let me know if you would like to discuss this in more detail. I am available throughoutthis month.

Don Murphy

From: Kathy Fox

To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ; [email protected]: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista ReeceSent: Sun, November 29, 2009 3:12:33 PM


Don,

Thankyoufortheheadsuponthesituation. IlookforwardtohearingmoreafteryourmeetingsinD..C.

IwillconferwithourstaffaboutthetimingofyourrequestforCulturalFacilitiesCommissionaction;however,please

keepinmindthattheamountoftimethathaslapsedsincewewerepromisedinformationfromtheFreedomCenter

maymakeitimpossibleforyourprojecttobeconsideredattheCommissionsnextquarterlymeeting. Itisunclearwhy

thefinancialinformationrequestedhasnotbeenprovidedsinceitwouldseemthatthiswouldbeunrelatedtothe

federallegislation,soweappreciateyourhelpinthisregard. Ourabilitytoassistyouisdependentuponyourstaff

providingtimely,completeinformation.

Thanks,

Kathy


Vox: 614.752.2770

Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]




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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:55 PMTo: Tony Capaci; [email protected]: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece


TonyI think it is best that we postpone the meeting for tomorrow, Nov. 30 at 1030. Our legislation

has been delayed because of the other priorities in DC. However, I must also travel to DC formeetings on the proposed legislation. I am sorry for the short notice, but I was just informed byour representatives in DC that they were able to schedule meetings for me this week. I willhave Ben Reece phone to you reschedule and to make sure he provides you with the informationthat you have requested.

Don Murphy

From: Tony Capaci To: [email protected]

Cc: Kathy Fox ; Barbara Witt ; [email protected]: Mon, October 26, 2009 5:01:56 PMSubject: legislation

Don,

Pleaseletusknowthestatusofthedocumentationregardingtheintroductionofthelegislation. IbelieveKathy

mentionedshewasexpectingittoday. SinceGaryisretired,whoseattentionshouldIsendthechecklistforitemstobe

submittedinordertobeconsideredfortheFebruarymeeting? Forexample,althoughBenforwardedtomeacopyof

thelastauditIalsoneedayeartodatefinancial. Atsomepointearlyintheprocess Iwouldliketodiscusswithyouthe

possibilityofusingtheappropriationtoreimburseforthoseconstructioncostspaidforwithbondmoney,thesame as

wedidwiththelastappropriation.

Thanks,

TonyTony Capaci

Project Manager

Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200


Telephone: 614-728-6924

Fax: 614-752-2775


website: www.culture.ohio.gov

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio

General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professionalsports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.govor call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist yourcultural facility project.


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Barbara Witt

From: Donald's Yahoo [[email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 6:27 PMTo: Kathy FoxCc: Tony Capaci; ; Barbara Witt; ;

; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken RobinsonSubject: Re: legislation

Kathy

I will send it to you tomorrow AM.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 4, 2009, at 16:10, "Kathy Fox" wrote:

Don,

Thanks for your response. It would be helpful to us in our efforts to assist you if you could share

the draft legislation. Otherwise, our efforts to review and understand the potential newarrangements will be delayed and our ability to provide assistance will be limited. Please let me

know your decision about sharing the draft legislation so we can plan when and at what level to

assign our staff efforts toward your project.

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA

Executive Director




Vox: 614.752.2770

Fax: 614-752-2775


[email protected]



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Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports FacilitiesCommission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community culturalfacility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You areinvited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assistyour cultural facility project.


Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:19 AM


Cc: Barbara Witt; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or Krista Reece; Ken Robinson


KathyI understand you are requesting a copy of the federalization legislation. Thelegislation still remains in draft, though it is out of legislative counsel now.

It is being amended as a result of some jurisdictional issues that have nowbeen resolved. However, this will cause a significant delay in theintroduction of the legislation, which may not happen until well into the nextsession of congress. I won't bore you with the details, but this is typical ofthe legislative process. We had hoped to have the legislation introducedbefore congress left for recess and at one time we were told we could get itpassed before the end of the year. Of course this is very disappointing forus in terms of the timing, but we are at the mercy of the congress and theirschedule as well as addressing some concerns raised by the naturalresources committee, which has jurisdiction.

Ben continues to work with Tony to provide the information that herequests, however I don't think we can count on federalization happeningbefore the February commission meeting. Please let me know if you wouldlike to discuss this in more detail. I am available throughout this month.

Don Murphy

From: Kathy Fox To: Donald Murphy ; Tony Capaci ;[email protected]

Cc: Barbara Witt ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Benjamin or

Krista Reece Sent: Sun, November 29, 2009 3:12:33 PMSubject: RE: legislation

Don,


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Thank you for the heads up on the situation. I look forward to hearing more after your meetings

in D..C.

I will confer with our staff about the timing of your request for Cultural Facilities Commission

action; however, please keep in mind that the amount of time that has lapsed since we werepromised information from the Freedom Center may make it impossible for your project to be

considered at the Commissions next quarterly meeting. It is unclear why the financialinformation requested has not been provided since it would seem that this would be unrelated tothe federal legislation, so we appreciate your help in this regard. Our ability to assist you is

dependent upon your staff providing timely, complete information.

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA

Executive Director




Vox: 614.752.2770

Fax: 614-752-2775


[email protected]


Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports FacilitiesCommission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community culturalfacility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You areinvited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assistyour cultural facility project.

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